§ 69. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Transport what are the main factors which are preventing the commencement of preparatory work, such as the construction of approach roads, in the Forth Road Bridge project.
Mr. BraithwaiteThe resources available for road works generally are at present far too small to allow the commencement of construction work on this scheme.
§ 70. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Transport what position the Forth Road Bridge project holds in the list of priorities for new bridge construction in the United Kingdom.
Mr. BraithwaiteThe priority to be given to this long-term scheme will have to be considered nearer the time when available resources make this and other large schemes practical possibilities.